Crush-resistant box, box blank, and method of manufacture

Abstract

A box has a plurality of outer panels forming an outer enclosure, and a plurality of inner panels. At least some of the inner panels are disposed in a reinforcing relationship adjacent corresponding ones of the outer panels to resist crushing of the box. The box may include a lid moveable between an open position and a closed position, and which is retained in the closed position by a pattern of perforations. A blank for the box is a sheet-like member having a plurality of panels separated by a plurality of fold lines. The blank is adapted to be folded to define the outer enclosure and inner panels of the box.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates generally to containers, and more particularly to boxes for crush-sensitive products. [0002] Products such as self-adhesive bandages are often shipped and sold in small boxes made from cardboard or other sheet-like materials. These boxes, while lightweight and inexpensive, are often subject to crushing or deformation during the necessary handling when they are packed in large quantities in larger containers, shipped to stores, and stocked on shelves. Crushed or deformed boxes are unsightly and may damage the product contained inside. It is known to make boxes crush-resistant by using thicker materials throughout, or by making the entire box a double-paneled structure. However, this introduces undesired weight and cost to the box. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0003] Therefore, it is an object of the invention to provide a crush-resistant box. [0004] It is another object of the invention to provide a box having some of the pa...

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Benefits of technology

[0005] It is another object of the invention to provide a crush-resistant box which provides clear access to the product contained therein.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the invention, the hang tag is initially connected to the end flap by at least one tag perforation, and wherein at least one finger notch is provided in the end flap for facilitating breaking of the perforation.

[0021] According to another embodiment of the invention, the inner panels include at least an inner front panel; and the outer panels include at least an outer front panel, wherein the inner front panel resides adjacent the outer front panel in a reinforcing relationship so as to resist crushing of the box in a side-to-side direction.

[0028] According to another embodiment of the invention, the hang tag is initially connected to the end flap by at least one tag perforation, and wherein at least one finger notch is provided in the end flap for facilitating breaking of the perforation.

Problems solved by technology

These boxes, while lightweight and inexpensive, are often subject to crushing or deformation during the necessary handling when they are packed in large quantities in larger containers, shipped to stores, and stocked on shelves.

Crushed or deformed boxes are unsightly and may damage the product contained inside.

However, this introduces undesired weight and cost to the box.

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